03-08-2016, 12:42 PM
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#821
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
But why was she taking it? To enhance performance
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Who cares if she was taking it to enhance performance back then when it wasn't a banned substance? Anyone else could have taken it too should the chose too. If it's not a banned substance, it's not cheating, it's about legitimately taking a supplement to gain a competitive edge. Not really any difference than say taking a recovery drink when working out.
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03-08-2016, 12:47 PM
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#822
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Yen Man
Who cares if she was taking it to enhance performance back then when it wasn't a banned substance? Anyone else could have taken it too should the chose too. If it's not a banned substance, it's not cheating, it's about legitimately taking a supplement to gain a competitive edge. Not really any difference than say taking a recovery drink when working out.
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Again, that's fine. I was pointing out she was talking a drug knowingly to enhance performance that was on the monitored list. All athletes have access to the banned list, so there's zero sympathy there. It was added in September to take effect in January.
I get there's more grey than black and white, but it's not like she didn't know the protein drink she used had a banned substance. She (along with at least 1/5th of Russian athletes) are taking a medication (not a supplement) that enhances performance but was not yet on a banned list. While not illegal, it was very unethical and I'm not sure why anyone would have sympathy for her situation.
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03-08-2016, 12:56 PM
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#823
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Olympic Guru
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: PL1
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So what does everyone think the punishment for Sharapova will be? She faces up to 4 years, but I imagine her team will fight that incredibly hard by trying to prove the medical condition she had made her taking of it legitimate.
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03-08-2016, 01:21 PM
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#824
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CofR
So what does everyone think the punishment for Sharapova will be? She faces up to 4 years, but I imagine her team will fight that incredibly hard by trying to prove the medical condition she had made her taking of it legitimate.
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Hingis got two years when she was caught with benzoylecgonine/cocaine. She denied taking it and I believe blamed the sample on some sort of contamination. However, she decided not to appeal because it would fall on deaf ears.
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03-08-2016, 01:30 PM
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#825
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CofR
So what does everyone think the punishment for Sharapova will be? She faces up to 4 years, but I imagine her team will fight that incredibly hard by trying to prove the medical condition she had made her taking of it legitimate.
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I think the fact that Maria took responsibility for it will make a difference in the length of suspension. That said, I still think you need to have a lengthy suspension to demonstrate that you are serious when it comes to PEDs. I think a one year suspension is appropriate punishment.
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03-08-2016, 02:33 PM
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#826
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CofR
So what does everyone think the punishment for Sharapova will be? She faces up to 4 years, but I imagine her team will fight that incredibly hard by trying to prove the medical condition she had made her taking of it legitimate.
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I don't think they'll try to fight the medical need fight. That would be extremely hard
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03-08-2016, 02:45 PM
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#827
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First Line Centre
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The last high-profile athlete got caught "accidental doping" was Lee Chong Wei, the world #1 badminton player, for some anti-inflammatory medication. He only got a slap on the wrist backdated 8-month ban in late 2014.
So I think Sharapova will probably get something similar and will be back by maybe the US Open or next year's Aussie Open.
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03-09-2016, 04:47 PM
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#828
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DeWinton
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Indian Wells has started. Is Milo's playing or is he still hurt?
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03-09-2016, 04:54 PM
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#829
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CedarMeter
Indian Wells has started. Is Milo's playing or is he still hurt?
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I just checked the live draw, he is in the draw (seeded 12th) and receives a first round bye. He is scheduled to play the winner of Nicolas Almagro and Inigo Cervantes (a battle of two Spaniards).
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03-09-2016, 05:06 PM
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#830
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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On the women's side, Genie is scheduled to play qualifier Risa Ozaki of Japan (currently ranked #125 in the world).
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03-10-2016, 09:07 AM
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#831
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DeWinton
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Bouchard is scheduled to play at 8:00 tonight.
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03-10-2016, 10:05 PM
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#833
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Olympic Guru
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: PL1
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Genie wins!!!
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Originally Posted by Back2Back
The Oilers are very close on becoming a powerhouse team.
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03-10-2016, 10:08 PM
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#834
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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Maybe not such a bad thing having to struggle in this match and coming back for a set down, should hopefully give her confidence that she can battle back and prevail. Nicely done Genie.
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03-10-2016, 10:16 PM
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#835
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DeWinton
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She got her #### together in the 2nd and 3rd set. Off to the second round.
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03-10-2016, 10:31 PM
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#836
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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Cervantes beat Almagro in three sets and will be the opponent for Milos in his upcoming 2nd round match.
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03-11-2016, 09:12 AM
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#837
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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Pospisil plays American Wildcard Jaime Donaldson (who I thought was a golfer) this afternoon. 19 years old ranked 158
Better beat him!
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03-11-2016, 10:12 AM
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#838
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
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Also nice to see Del Potro back in action. Has a chance to be a big X factor this year if he can stay healthy and regain his form.
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03-11-2016, 11:00 AM
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#839
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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Peter Polansky qualified for the main draw and will play Fernando Verdasco in first round action.
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03-11-2016, 03:07 PM
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#840
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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Milos is currently on court (with John Isner) playing doubles against Colin Fraser and Andy Murray. It's Team North America vs. Team GBR.
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